Solving Spinal Structure Mystery in Solid State Chemistry

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The answer is that the anions form a face-centered cubic lattice, with cations occupying both tetrahedral and octahedral voids. In summary, a normal spinel structure consists of a face-centered cubic lattice with cations occupying both tetrahedral and octahedral voids.
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In solid state chemistry, what's a normal spinal structure? I came across a question about it and I couldn't find any credible answers.
 
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Spinal?

Please elaborate, your question (even assuming I guess correctly what it is about) is rather cryptic.
 
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TeethWhitener, you're right. The book printed it wrong I guess. So the +2 cation occupies 1/8th of the tetrahedral voids and the +3 cation occupies half of the octahedral voids?
 
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Spinal?

Please elaborate, your question (even assuming I guess correctly what it is about) is rather cryptic.
*spinel
Sorry about the spelling mistake :P
The original question was about the lattice system of the anions in a normal spinel structure.
 

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The spinal structure mystery in solid state chemistry is an important problem to solve because it can provide a better understanding of the fundamental properties and behavior of materials. This knowledge can then be used to develop new and improved materials for various applications, such as in electronics, energy storage, and catalysis.

2. What are the challenges in solving the spinal structure mystery?

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3. How do scientists approach solving the spinal structure mystery?

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The spinal structure mystery is an ongoing area of research, and while significant progress has been made in recent years, there is still much to be discovered and understood. With the advancements in technology and analytical techniques, scientists are continually getting closer to solving this mystery and unlocking the full potential of solid state materials.

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